June 10
Uganda: Investor Protection Unit Links 50 Agencies, Records Shs544 Billion Inflows
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has revealed that the unit has facilitated investments worth approximately Shs 544 billion… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710 Billion Loan to Expand Solar Irrigation for Coffee Farmers
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710bn Loan for Solar-Powered Irrigation Project
Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.98 million (approximately Shs 710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Amina Mukalazi Pledges to Strengthen Uganda's Investment Climate
The Minister of State for Privatization and Investment, Hajjat Amina Mukalazi, has pledged to strengthen Uganda's investment climate by working closely with investors, government… Read more »
Uganda: Tourism Stakeholders Demand More Funding for Roads in New Budget
Tourism stakeholders in the Kigezi sub-region have called on the government to increase funding for road infrastructure leading to key tourism destinations as Uganda prepares for… Read more »
June 04
Uganda: PSFU Warns Misleading Ebola Reports Could Hurt Trade, Tourism and Investment
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda's Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa Urges Tourism Sector to Turn Poate Gains Into Investments
The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Juliana Kagwa, has called on tourism stakeholders to convert connections made during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Netherlands Ambassador Discuss Agriculture, Animal Feed Production, Investment
President Museveni has met and held talks with Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, at State House Entebbe, with discussions focusing on agriculture, animal feed… Read more »
May 26
Uganda: Mwenda Apologises for 'Conmen' Remarks, Revises Criticism of Museveni's Investment Policy
Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has apologised for remarks he made against individuals linked to government-supported investment projects, admitting that… Read more »
May 22
Uganda: WWF Calls for Greater Investment in Uganda's Wildlife Corridors
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a new Wildlife Corridor Report, calling for stronger investment in Uganda's conservation landscapes and greater recognition of the… Read more »
May 21
Africa: Museveni, Zuma Discuss Uganda-South Africa Investment Cooperation
President Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at strengthening business and… Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Uganda Courts Global Investors At China's Canton Fair
Uganda has strengthened its trade, investment, and diplomatic engagement with Asia through high-impact participation at the 139th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the… Read more »
April 30
Uganda: Janet Museveni Celebrates 40-Year Impact of UWESO, Calls for Continued Investment in Vulnerable Children
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has reflected on the four-decade journey of the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), noting that… Read more »
April 28
Uganda: Ugandans in Diaspora Oppose Sovereignty Bill, Warn of Investment Risks
Ugandans in the diaspora have presented their submissions on the controversial National Protection Sovereignty Bill 2026 before the Joint Committee on Defence and Legal Affairs, as… Read more »
April 24
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Strategic Infrastructure Investment to Drive Africa's Industrial Revolution
President Museveni onThursday joined regional leaders from across the continent and beyond for the opening of the Africa We Build Summit 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi,… Read more »
April 22
Uganda: Pimplus Steering Committee Inaugurated to Strengthen Public Investment Management
The Public Investment Management PLUS (PIMPLUS) Operations Steering Committee (OSC) has been officially inaugurated and inducted by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Woos UK Investors With Strong Trade Ties
Uganda's Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has intensified the country's investment drive in the United Kingdom, calling on British investors to… Read more »
April 15
Uganda: MPs Press Ogwang On Afcon 2027 Readiness Gaps Despite Shs800bn Investment Plan
Parliament has questioned government's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), pressing for detailed explanations on whether ongoing investments will be… Read more »
April 12
East Africa: Uganda Hosts Chinese Investors for High-Level Trade, Tourism Investment Tour
Uganda is currently hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives as part of the ongoing Uganda-China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a… Read more »
April 09
Uganda: Government Ties Embassy Funding to Trade, Investment Performance
Uganda's diplomatic Missions must increasingly be evaluated based on their contribution to the country's economic diplomacy agenda, rather than on protocol activities alone. Read more »
April 02
Uganda: Capital Markets Authority Trains Entrepreneurs On Investment Readiness
The Capital Markets Authority Uganda has convened a capacity-building workshop for business founders at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with the… Read more »
March 27
Uganda: Uganda, Norway Agree to Boost Trade, Investment After Bilateral Talks
Uganda and Norway have concluded a one-day bilateral consultation meeting, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation and scale up trade and investment between the two… Read more »
March 17
Uganda: Nakalema Vows Crackdown On Fraud Networks Targeting Investors, Public
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Edith Nakalema, has vowed a sweeping crackdown on fraud networks, warning that authorities are moving to dismantle… Read more »
Uganda: UNBS, UIA Strengthen Partnership to Support Uganda's Industrialisation Agenda
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at improving Uganda's… Read more »
March 11
Uganda: Kabale Power Network Still Needs Investment to Meet Reliability Standards - Era
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has said Kabale district's electricity network still requires significant investment if it is to meet the reliability standards expected… Read more »
